Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 10177 Cortez Blvd in Weeki Wachee, FL 34613. Medicare first certified it in 2000, 26 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Florida average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Florida average is met expected function at discharge; its weakest is flu shot status checked.
What is Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 10177 Cortez Blvd, Weeki Wachee, FL 34613 |
| Phone | (352) 592-9800 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 107609 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/11/2000 |
How does Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc. It is better than the Florida average on 2 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.3% | 98% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 90.6% | 88.5% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91.2% | 89.6% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 92.5% | 91.1% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 90% | 90.8% | 91.5% | About the same |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 88.3% | 88.4% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 99% | 95.4% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 27.2% | 61.2% | 63.3% | Worse |
| Met expected function at discharge | 84% | 69.1% | 71.7% | Better |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: met expected function at discharge and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: flu shot status checked and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc?
78% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc, based on 252 completed surveys. The Florida average is 78%.
| Survey question | Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc | Florida average | U.S. average | vs. Florida |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 88% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 85% | 86% | About the same |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 82% | 79% | 82% | Better |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 86% | 85% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 78% | 78% | 79% | About the same |
Do Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 87.2% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Better Than National Rate | 6.6% |
Which home health services does Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc provide, and which does it not?
Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Tampa-area ZIP codes does Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc serve?
Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc tells Medicare it serves 10 ZIP codes in Tampa and Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco and Hernando counties, out of 77 in total.
- 33523
- 34601
- 34602
- 34604
- 34606
- 34607
- 34608
- 34609
- 34613
- 34614
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc before starting care?
Ask about fall prevention
1.6% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 0.7% across Florida. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 107609 and has been since 2000. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Florida average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 3 out of 5.
Does Visiting Nurse Association of Florida Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
